Conserving energy in older homes: a do-it-yourself manual

Book · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6471894

Seisler, J

This publication provides owners of older homes step-by-step instructions on how to inspect for air leaks and heat loss and fix these problems inexpensively. A cost range for the energy-saving improvements is included. With many illustrations and simple language this manual gives information on: (1) how older homes waste energy; (2) how to inspect a home to detect energy waste; (3) reducing air leaks and heat loss in attics, walls, floors, windows and doors; and (4) how to improve efficiency of heating systems used in older homes.

• OSTI ID: 6471894
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
AIR INFILTRATION
BUILDINGS
COST
DOCUMENT TYPES
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
HEATING SYSTEMS
HOUSES
MANUALS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS